Thermometers Bro

[Brewbro29]

Hey guys,
Just wondering what type of thermometers you guys have had the best luck with?

I've heard that laser thermometers are not recommended but I have seen other Brewers use them without any issue. I'm heating my mash/spare water in an aluminum pot that has some oxidation so it's not reflective.

My digital probe thermometer is all wonky and is off by between 2 to 9 degrees depending on the temperature so I just want something with quick and accurate readings.

Sorry for the redundant question but let me know what worked best for you guys!

 

[PGEduardo]

Thermapen. Worth the money.

 

[kh54s10]

Thermapen! http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/

 

[IslandLizard]

CDN450 ~$16 Amazon. Just do not use the "pen holder."
No complaints, although not as fast as the $100 Thermapens.

 

[BreezyBrew]

Another for Thermapen.

 

[thekraken]

I have both a thermapen and CDN. The CDN gets the job done just fine for brewing. Iv found the thermapen much more useful in the kitchen or at the grill.

I will say I have had some issues with my thermapen, I haven't taken the time to figure out if it's just failing batteries or what.

Deja vu... This exact question came up a few months ago. IslandLizard and I discussed the pen holder issue then too. I say that it's a tight fit at first but will quickly loosen up and work like it's supposed to.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0021AEAG2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[kh54s10]

I used a cheap digital probe for a short while. It was so slow that I was not confident in the temperature. The Thermapen steadies in seconds.

 

[motobrewer]

thermapen.

 

[Godot]

I use the Thermopop, little brother/sister to the Thermapen. No denying that the Thermapen is the best thermometer around but it cost over $100 where I live. The Thermopop is made by the same company, is almost as accurate and as fast (read time is 5-6 seconds instead of 2-3 seconds) but it costs less than a third of the price. Very good value.

 

[thekraken]

If I were in the market for another one I'd probably give this one a try: http://thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt600c.html

Same company that makes the thermapen, this one is cheaper, no moving parts to fail, on/off button, and apparently just as accurate. The draw back being is it isn't as quick as the thermapen.

 

[atom]

If I were in the market for another one I'd probably give this one a try: http://thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt600c.html

Same company that makes the thermapen, this one is cheaper, no moving parts to fail, on/off button, and apparently just as accurate. The draw back being is it isn't as quick as the thermapen.

i use that one and it works great.

 

[Peruvian802]

I use the CDN. $17 and it's been solid.

 

[ImNoExpert]

CDN 450. I can't justify buying a thermometer that costs more than my pot did.

 

[Scriv]

If I were in the market for another one I'd probably give this one a try: http://thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt600c.html

Same company that makes the thermapen, this one is cheaper, no moving parts to fail, on/off button, and apparently just as accurate. The draw back being is it isn't as quick as the thermapen.

I have this, works just fine.

 

[Bowtiebrewery]

I've used both... CDN is marginally slower than the Thermopen, and i would say reads just slightly higher then the thermopen by .5C. for me... The thermopen is not worth the added expense especially since I also have a Milwaukee pH meter with thermo probe. The accuracy on that is on par with the thermoprobe.

 

[SnakeRidge]

I've got the Thermapen and the Thermapop. Both work great, are very accurate.